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About Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922 | View Entire Issue (Jan. 1, 1899)
14 THE OMAHA DAILY BEE : SUNDAY , JASTUAinr 1 , 1809. 1 * IN THE DOMAIN OF WOMAN. wwjsraj ' FASHIONS I.V DKAI'KllinS. ' - Btrceplntr C hi ( To n .Slt'cvm , Shoulder ' ' JcMplh nnd Oilier Niivrltlcn. NCW YORK , Dec. 30. New Year resolu tions In fashions pure and simple hrue evi dently taken the form of vows of originality In hair dressing and head ilec'dr.itjoiX. k The FIJI Island and Central African leaders ot the savagu moJo would be filled with cnvloua admiration could they but tec some of the ch'lc coiffures our smartest American women 1 'have adopted for the completion of their cycnlng toilets. As Is usual , the tall , dark1 iwomcn secure the very best results with their ornaments. M1N Virginia Fair has rather adopted as her specialty an arrangement of her. blue- black hair with gold spangled norserwngs. ( , On tllo left side , from crown to brow , .a narrow white part shows , and then , looped , 'low across her forehead , the smooth tresies I ore drawn. AH the bulk of her hair .la brushed and twisted up to a lofty loop 'n't ' { ho'vcry apex of the head and .fastened' ' to' .this are four narrow black tulle Vines. Two of these arc nt least sixor eight ihches long , the other two are somewhat eK'orJcr , and all of them are so powdered with ppangles and so artfully'adjusted to * the { , halrby Wires , that they wave and.gljttir at every .sllgfitesl motion of the wcarer.'s , .head , j ' Mi's. Astor Is another notable who has I . , , MID-WINTER COATS , , . . . . , ' . . > t . , * - . < lald-elalnvto-tho tall black topknot as suited . to her flno brown hair. Not ono ot these women , it is noticeable , permits even a sug gestion of a curl on her forehead , nnd youth. ( ful Mrs. Astor , like Miss Fair , puts up her I locks as clean as the comb will do it from . nock and forehead , and pins a.stately co ll a 1 little In front of the crown point. To , this cell Is then fastened an eight-inch tall bow ' , made of black wire , Olghtly .wound with black tulle , on which diamond spangles are fastened. These many loops of tlille "covered' wire have quite the. appearance of an airy delicacy plucked in , n , fairy wool andI sprinkled with dedrops. . ' , 'j. ( | In charming contrast to these novelties Mrs. McKay T\\ombley , with her almost invariably"whlto'satin'gowns , places In her beautifully groomed dark hair , at one side * , a perfect whlto pigeon wing , mounted on a clasp and pin of flno diamonds. The ar- rangcmcnt Is such that the wing seems to rest agalnstt the head , fluttering with every motion , Instead of showing any stiff , firm attachment to the high c'olffuro. ' To dlf- ' ferentlato from these- ' lofty effects Mrs. Starr-Miller has chosen as her own the Victorian fashion * of' sweeping her hair back over her cars and fastening to one side a largo rosetteof full-bloom ripely red ellk roses. All these variations go to prove a great Independence in headgear , and a dozen to tally contrasting schemes ot combing and .ornamenting could'bo cited. But whatever ' l o1sevident , curls are temporarily" * least In Coventry , while a great show ot originality Is made conspicuous. In sleeves. Lovely evening ' decorations . with high j ' .throated gowns consist of white chiffon angel draperies falling to the floor , expos ing tbo and , quite bare save at the shoulder derwherea criss-cross of fringing Jet chains _ rneet. Decollete c\enlng gowns bavo as a'rule double'straps of pearls , jot ribbon , or roses. One posses over the top of thp shoulder , and lher other is strapped across the arm A Clever Subterfuge. A shrewd woman , whoso wardrobe al lowance is very spall and whose busy brain evolves many wise schemes , has from u makeshift given the wealthy women a fashion. Her sable cape was sadly out of repair , and even when winked at seemed hardly flt for use at night , so sbn escaped from a dilemma by trimming up the bare places with velvet roses set on flat. Her Annual Bales ovrOOOOooG Boxes . ' . IOB BILIOUS AND NERVOUS DISORDERS uch a ? Wind and Pain In the Stomach , Giddiness. 1'ulno.si after mealH. Head * ache. Dizziness ! Drowsiness. , Flushings at Ilout. 1,933 , of Appottto. Costhoues * . Blotches on the Bkln. Cold Chills. Dis turbed Bleep. Frllthttul Dreams and all Nervous and Trembling Sensations. THE FIRST DOSE WILL GIVE BELIEF IN TWENTY MINUTES. Everr uufforer will acknowledge them to bo A WONDERFUL MEDICINE. PILLS , token as direct * d. willq.ulckly-rcstoio Females to com * pleto health. ' They promptly 'remove ' obstructions or irregularities of the sys tem UB < cure Hick Hekdmcke. Fora W Weak Stomach Impaired Digestion Disordered Liver IN MIN , WOMEN OR CHILDREN eeoham's Pills are Without a Rival And h t th > ' LARGEST SALE CM ? r MNt Medicine In the WsrM. S ( & t all Oruc Store * . subterfuge is now a mode , and the most costly of the new long-haired wrap.i have their high collars edged or.neckloced with broad scarlet roses. ' A beautiful ermine coat was worn recently to ( he opera showing Its rovers of richly purple velvet ' , violets and its pocket'flaps , ot the same'loners. Al the fur hats , and their numbers are dally Increasing , ' ace trimmed with flowers sot Ofl.Jn flat ; wreaths or big mat-like dabs , and to freshen jip A well-worn Persian lamb capo a woman .wtll put a necklace of dark red roses atTEe root of her high collar. , j , Sninrt Gloves. u After a season of great simplicity In gloves a llstlnct tendency Is shpwn toward ornamentation In stltchlngs and colors. The ticks 'ot > glace kids , ' have silken arr.qws shooting- and down 'from a bar across the center , , .and brown or green gloves slUched with"go'ld or scarlet rather conspicuously aretSecn on hands that rule In Clotheslnnd. .As , has been told before , all afternoon and jn any wlso ceremonious gown * are noted for the exceeding length , width and elabora tion'of their cuffs , but for morning Crocks , and particularly with flannel shirtwaists , a tidy custom .of other days Is in force , and the women wear crisp white linen cuffs. For use with flannel waists , that have rather broad cuffs , linen , cuffbands are .wisely promoted. They are strips of linen about an inclwloVe that -have buttonholes at either end and are fastened in by the link buttons that hold the ends of the flannel cuff to gether. For close'-wrlsted , dark walking and house gowns , cuffs are made that slip inside the sleeve and fasten . with the handsome cabochon stud button. " ; Usually that edge 'ot the cuff that shows about the wrist 'is prettily embroidered 1m a delicate white vine , or a couple of ridges run on the outer surface" of the linen. Quite as pretty are the cuffs that turn on eighth of an inch over the edge ot the dress sleeve , and more novel still are cuffs that are meanttto be worn wholly on the outside. They are broad or narrow , very plain or richly embroldeied , linen bands that * clasp over the wooleii sleeve by one , two or even three studs , and add thereby a great freshness to a sober gown and set off a pretty band to the ut- inosl ; advantage. , COLLEGE JOURNALISM. , . Girl- Student * .Trained for Practical , , Newspaper Work. .PracticalJournalism la one of the latest elective courses In English at the women's colleges. At .Vasaar this department has recently raised Its standardsand made rapid advances under Prof.-Laura J. Wylle , a Vassar graduate , nad one ot the first "feminine doctors of philosophy to receive the degree at Yale. .The freshman begins by paving typical pieces ot description read to her. She note ? and criticises the distinctive methods and noticeable points of the author and Is then asked to write on similar subjects until she has mastered typical .methods ot description and logical order in composition. She is not. given dry \toplcs , but Is told to choose something ot familiar Interest In her daily life , for instance a painting in th art gallery , the lake In the sunshine , the gjen in a snow flurry , the girls dancing In the "gym , " all every-day scenes. All these are critically noted by the student with a view to writing her strongest Impression , and to carry the scene most graphically in black and white to aome one else who has not witnessed it. Uetull * of the TralnluK. Paragraph writing is also * made .a strong point ; bow to construct paragraphs dealing with all manner ot subjects and for all varieties of publications , as paragraphs haVe . .become the necessity of' the present epqch of hurried living and hurried reading. i Much emphasis U laid upon simplicity , .conciseness and correctness and exercises , are given the student to Induce her to ex press her impressions by single word or .phrase. . fl. , -v , By continuing In this , practical schooling 'through the different prescribed and electee .courses the Vassar girl who makes up Sjjr talnd to'a Journalistic career after gradu- , tlon takes hojd easily ottbe niany knotty , problems that confront'the younVno'vlcVm letters and finds her pathway Immensely smoothed down for her. This is demon strated in the excellent work already < being1 done'-rtlong Journalistic' lines by such * Vaaikr graduates as Margaret Sherwood and Nancy1 V. McClelland , uhc- have , been saved ; thj , e1t- pcrfences'of the "green and salad" beginner , , At MountHofyokc. Classes in journalism at this college art excellent examples ot professional and up to-date training for newspaper and maga line writers , Aspirants to .Journalistic fame begin at the very beginning , although they were poor unfortunates suddenly thrown upon their own resources and were trying to earn bread , and. butter by .becoming reporters or contributing to magazines. This winter groups of these Journalistic girls , attended by their professor , will visit the offices and composition rooms of a neighboring newspaper , to be shown through the various departments where the writing , editing and printing of a paper ore In progress. Ther will be allownd to ask all the questions they can think of and lather practical point * u to what sort of copy It is wisest to offer to the different ns- soclato dltors of a newspaper and how It is usual to approach these busy personages ; also liow they conduct their work , In case any of the girls should Bo offered a position as 'a Metfartmont 'editor' and needed to com- preliend'tti'o modus , operand ! . For Different Publications. These' classes In Journalism at Mount tfolyofce 'hro electlvca for juniors nnd seniors who have1-already passed through the preliminaries In English. They are first put at writing reports for the papers. For Instance , they were told last- year to write Unvtilings of Interest to the small town of South. Hndloy , In which the college Is situ ated , such .aa the question there * of license or no license , or eomo of the college affairs , and to write just as if they had been asked to contribute.such matter to the local paper. Then each member of'one class was given the topic "Tho Opening of College" and instructed to prepare her article for some special publication , such as the New York Sun , the New York Journal , the Independ ent , Harper's Bazar , Harper's Weekly , Me- Cluro'u Magn'zlne ' , 'Life and half a 'dozen others varying in character and kind. After drilling In the dally newspaper they advance to the weekly journal and magazine , the different publications being classified into groups and studied , to find out their characteristics , also the style and method of the contributors , which the girls imitate for practice. Students select different types Prof/ John Flske and Richard Harding Davis , Mrs. Margaret E. Sangstcr and Mrs. Ruth McEnery , as one class is studying the etructuro of fiction. The girls are also taught proof reading and correcting , so that when they arrive at the etago of having their own manuscript proofs"to look over- they can correct them professionally. They can also bo prepared In this way to become professional proof readers. At Smltli'M and the Co-id . At Smith college the practical courses rare progressive and effective , In developing ttio nens Instinct and journalistic turn of mind of the bevy of fair collegians , who are striving to qualify themselves to enter the fieldof , journalism. That the process Is a 'successful one the , nuraerdua rerent Smith graduates already working for a number ot prominent daily and other publications are a convincing testimony. Among these are Miss Anna Hemstead Branch , who too.k the Century prize for the best poem ; Miss Alice Katharine Fallows , who has made a reputation for herself as a paragraph writer and whose article In Scrlbner's Magazine on her alma mater brought her Into immediate prominence ; Miss 'Olive Dunbar , Miss Bertha Leo Ben nett , Miss Ellen B. Sherman' and a host of others. ' The girls at Smith alsoarc correspondents for dally papers , usually receiving the regular rates of payment. At the co-educational colleges good preparation along journalistic lines Is offered the enterprising "co-eds , " nnd a proof that It is a wise and popular educa tional Innovation Is that the girls take to It as a duck does to water _ and < tro , deeply ' interested in1 all 'its 'ramifications , believing ' that even If they do not''adopt a literary career the tralnlng-la a most useful one , that wll * comolhto practice1 ineveryday emergencies- home life , club happenings or more public'events. ' THE FIHST FOOTER. Slgnlflcnnce. of. FlrM.'VUItof on .New Ycur'M MornltiK. i On Now Year's , day It 4s'essential for good fortune that the ' | flrBt-footer , ' ' or the ; first stranger to enter your door , and wish you "Happy rfpw Year , " shoujd be fair-haired and .blue-eyed. , u . . . First-footing is one of ( he oldest of .the many quaint English customs. - Among , other superstitions connected with this.custom , a man Is preferred as a first- footer , ' and a woman Is to bo avoided. The ono TV ho enters should boar a piece ot coal , a piece ot Iron and n bottle ot wine. To each ninn of the houfcehoM ho gives a glass , and to each woman a kiss. Sweetened ale or egg-flip It ) the prescribed beverage for the drinking of healths on Now Year's. In Scotland the housewife tnkea en re , before retiring the last night ot the year , to spread the ashes smoothly on the hearth. If , In the morning , the pilnt ot n foot can bo detected , with the too pointing toward the door , It Is thought to foretell a death in the family during the year ; but it the too points In an opposite direction there wilr be a marriage soon , A bonl of spiced ale , In which were roasted apples , toast and sugar , was carried round from house to house , New Year's eve by the village maidens , who sang songs and wished every one "A Happy New Year. " The lov ing cup ot present times Is a relic of this ancient and sttU observed English cus tom. tom.Tho The Puritans objected to New Year's gifts as a heathenish custom , but It was quite as universal as Christmas gifts. Carrying branches -of evergreens hung with apples , oranges , and gayly colored ribbons bens , the children stilt parade the streets of some old English tonns , "ngganowtng , " ns it Is called , from ( he words of the ditty they sing : We're come to give you wnrnlng It's New Year's Dny a-mornlng , With a hey nnd n how , And nn aggnti agganow. IlItAVU I'lIILADCLl'IIIA. Scannit'H Uelititnnte Who Can Flfflit nn Well an Ilnncc. Miss Minnie Fell Is ono of the most ex clusive debutantes of the austerely exclusive ' tet'of prim Philadelphia this Eeacon. She Is a cousin of the brexel brothers and con nected by family tics with almost every one of note In the metropolis of Pennsylvania. But Miss Fell Is not only a society girl , but an athlete as well , and It she makes as .good a run for the , honors of bellcdom as sho-made last week in the athletic World she ' "Ought to be' a leader by the time the Lenten bells ring. All her friends around town are congrat ulating her on her courage aid presence ot mind when she recently captured , a burglar in broad daylight on Brood street , S.be and Miss Pauline Blddle had just left the , box office of a theater , where they had been , purchasing tickets , when a burly negro grabbed Miss 'Feir "p'6cK 1booli ; and was'oft .with a rush. "But , Mlsst Fell was a' ' "rusher , " too. " She "pursued him down Broad'street to Samson and around the cor-J ners , until at Twelfth and Walnut she over-1 hauled him , and , grabbing his coattalls,1 hung on and 'screamed 'until a policeman1 came to her assistance. Owing to her flfl- ' slro not to have the nffalr mada public she did not appear against the footpad , wno only got ninety days In consequence , but such an escapade n that uas bound to ccmo out nnd now all the town Is talking about It. WOMK.V AS HOHTICUl.TimiSTS. Lore of Outdoor Life Lead * to New Occupation * . Women nro getting to enjoy outdoor life , outdoor exercise and outdoor pleasure BO much that they nro also devoting them selves and their time to profitable outdoor occupations. The number of women ranch owners who manage their ranches Is In creasing and in California , Arizona and Florida women nro going In for fruit culture with great enthusiasm and very fair suc cess. A number of girls nro studying forestry and horticultural colleges for women are springing up like mushrooms. Germany In particular Is enthusiastic over horticultural as a profession for women Schools have been founded at Charlotten- burg , Frldeau , Constance and Baden and last year Baroness von Barth-Harm- Btlng opened a horticultural school for women at Planen nnd guarantees her pupils after two years' training , a profitable place She says that she has more applications for women gardeners than she will bo able to meet. A great number of American women o good social position cultivate flowers and fruit for the market. Violet culture especially , seems to appeal to women , ant some ot the most successful violet farms In the country nro mangcd by women whoso names are in society's blue books. Women arc taking up general agriculture as well as flower and fruit culture. A fine course In agriculture has recently been opened to women In Minneapolis , but Russia has a long lead In the matter of agriculture for women. Twelve years ace a Russian THE VERY LATEST FASHIONS IN EVENING COIFFEURS. baroness undertook the management of her husband's .estates , while he was absent .on government service. She found the land in bad condition and set to work studying the possibilities of the soil. When , after several years of hard application , she had solved the problems that confronted her , she de- clded that the Russian peasant women ought to learn what she had learned. She opened e practical school of agriculture and horti culture for women In 18S9 and made It a success. Lost year the Russian government came to' .her aid' and gave the institution money enough to establish it upon a broad and liberal scale. Courses in theoretical agriculture , drainage , gradenlng and forestry are offered , and there are practical classes in all kinds of farm work. Several of the women graduates have been Intrusted with the management ot large estates and STREET COSTUME Plaid skirt , velvet Jacket trimmed with braid , buttons nnd fur , and 'high ' fur collar. LARGE VISITING HAT Velvet brim , the front crystallized with jet and velvet skeleton' ' bow held by showy steel ornament , the- crown dressed with black plumes. . FREE TRIALBOTTLE FRL L . THIS OFFER ALMOST SURPASSES H1JLIEF. An External Tonic Applied to tiie Skin Beautifies it As by Magic. The DiscoveryOF the Age . A WOMAN WAS TIIE INVENTOR. Thousands have tried from time 1m- nemorlal to discover some efficacious remedy for wrinkles and other Imperfections of the complexion , but none had yet succeeded until the Misses Bell , the now famous Complexion Specialists , of 78 Fifth a\anuo , New York City , offered the public their wonderful Com plexion Tonic. The reason so many failed to make this discovery before la plain , be- eauso they have not followed the right prin ciple. Balms , Creams , Lotions , etc. , never have a tonic effect upon the skin , hence the failure * . The Misses Bell's Complexion Tonic has a most exhilarating effect upon the cuticle , absorbing and carrying off all impurities which the 'blood ' by Its natural action Is constantly forcing to the surface of the skin. It IB to the skin * hat a vitalizing tonic U to the blood and nerves , a kind ot new life that Immediately exhilarates and strengthens wherever applied. Its tonlo ttfect is felt almost immediately and It speedily banishes forever from the skin freckles , pimples , blackheads , moth patches , wrinkles , liver spots , roughness , olllness , eruptloni and decelerations of any kind In order that all may be benefited by their dreat Discovery the Misses Bell will , during the present month , give to all callers at THE MISSES BELL , * i TUe Misses Dell Complexion Tonic , ot pllo > re for sale 1 situations are promised to everyone who obtains a diploma. TIIUATMU.NT FOR TUB SHOES. How a Little Cnre Will Keep Them Looking Orderly. Winter Is a difficult season of the year for the careful woman who is particularly neat about her trimly shod feet. Snow Is as dis figuring as mud on nicely polished leather and rubbers certainly do not add to their cleanly appearance. But a little care will keep them In orderlyniceness. When you remove your heavy street boots don't toss them away in the closet all rumpled. Take time to etretch the uppers a trifle to straighten out the lacing wrinkles. Do the same with the tongue. Brush oft the dust and if they are damp put them where a current of air can thoroughly dry them. Banana skins make an excellent dressing and keep the leather soft. They are es- epeclally nlco for cleaning enameled or patent leather. If your feet perspire freely use a good antiseptic powder freely dusted In the shoes ; it will rest the feet and save the stocking. The grime and dust in the slioctrlngs are very hard on the hands , aa the dirt is ground into the flesh whore the strings are drawn up tightly. Don't be stingy with shoestrings. Your dealer will furnish them free ot charge , so change them often. Besides being clean they add greatly to the appearance ot the shoe. Watch your heels and have them repaired at the first Indication of wearing oft at one side. Noth ing ao disfigures your gait or looks more untidy than run-down heels , besides the shoo soon loses Its shape where the heel turns and will break where the unwonted strain is occasioned by the twisted shoe. Frill * of Fnnulon. Tulle and mousscllno de sole rosettes arc the prettiest 'trimming imaginable for a vel vet toque , as tbev Klve the desired coniiast n light effect which a velvet bat nucdj. The beautiful Jacauo rose shade of led Is much used in heavy lustrous satin this winter , for lining coats nnd short shoulder capce of dark mink , seal , or other fur. A very handsome iaso Is made of tiny beads of some delicate shade , say light green , with a flower declgu wrought in a : ontrastlng color. The ' .vork is dnnu by tiand entirely and the casca are leather or silk lined. The long iaco barbs which bavo been stored away in the treasure box for years may be brought out once more and used for a necktie. They are long enough to tie In the fashionable manner and it hardly matters what kind of lace they are , since everything In the way of lao is worn. A llttlo close-tied bow of mirror velvet , with flairing ends , is ono of the pretty .ouches on the new gowns. It l.t fastened with a jeweled buckle on the lownr edge of the collar band , directly In iron' , utlhoui any regard to the material which the iand is made , and is always in some con- Tasting color. Yellow In Us deeper tones continues to be a favorite color amen .elegaut evening toil ets. Many satin duchess , and satin inato- asse gowns made really for the New Yean 'estlvltles are of these glowing shades , and ace of the richest description , jewel-stud ded nets , also narrow fur in many Instan- , form the garnitures. Qlovee lo match the gown , say pale blue with a polo blue dress , are entirely out of vogue. It one can afford slippers and stockings match the gown In point of color , it Is always well to wear them , but not necessary. Handsome black ellppt-ra and stockings are always in good form , nnd > at the moment a severe black clipper of oft kid , set off by a single very handsome > laln gold or jeweled buckle , Is considered quite smart with light gowns. A gay French costume of geranium-red cloth is made ulth a short , close-fitting : oat basque , opening on a inlddy vest of ) lack Persian , lamb , which fastens at the lack. Rovers of the cloth are braided In ilack soutache and edced with the fur. The skirt Is lined with black moire , trimmed with braid and fur and is la full circular hape at the back , with three-piece front and sides. The fact that eo many women now re move their bats or bonnets while at the opera or theater Is very largely the reason 'or ' paying so much attention to the tasto- ul arrangement of the coiffure. The high | Pompadour style continues to lend , but j .here Is a pleasing variety noticeable at all fashionable evening entertainments , and as j rule the face and features , height and ireadth of each individual have been taken nto consideration in "doing up" the hair. Fashionable dress fabrics are varied Indeed bis season , but It Is the soft clinging ' textures that have first place. A new cloth | called drap do chine , soft faced cloths and drap d'eto are all worn , nnd all silks roust i 10 soft and pliable , or they have no style. ' Tlour de velours make beautiful gowns , and | their parlors one trial bottle of their , Corn * plexlon Tonic absolutely free ; and in ordif that those who cannot call or who live away from New York may bo 'benefited they will send one bottle to any addresi , all charges prepaid , on the receipt ot 25 cents ( stamps or silver ) to cover cost of packing nnd de. llvcrlng. The price ot this wonderfultonic is $1.00 per bottle and this liberal offer should be embraced by all. The Misses Bell have juct published their now book , "Secrets of Beauty. " This , valuable - able work Is free to all desiring it. Tfc book treats exhaustively ot the Importance of a good complexion ; tells how a woman may acquire beauty and keep It. Special chapters on the care of the hair ; how to have luxuriant growth ; harmless methods of making the hair preserve its natural beauty and color , even to advanced age. Also instructions how to banish superfluous hair from the face , neck and arms .without Injury to the skin. This book will bo mailed to any address on request. ( FREE Trial Bottles of Wonderful Com. plexlon Tonic free at parlors , or 25 cents ( cost of packing and mailing ) to those ot a distance. Correspondence cordially solicited. Ad * dress 5th Avenue , New York City. DtnplPElon Soap , Skla Food and O * 1)7 all druggists * the old-fashioned annuro and Ottoman silks are coming into favor again. The prettiest of all tbo fabrics for a drossy gown la the now crepe do chine , as glossy as satin. To be sure It costs $3 , $4 or $5 a yard , but then , this Is an extravagant age. , The now Louis XVI wedding gown Is In trained princess style , the back of the skirt falling in classic lines produced by the fashionable undorfolaed arrangement of the train draperies. Tbo neck baa > a flaring Valols collar heavy with pearl and gold embroideries ; and Inside la a beautiful fralsa of wired Venetian lace. The very" close sleeves have a small slashed , Florentine puff , draped at the top with lace held by a. tiny oblong pearl and gold buckle , over-which droops a slender spray of orange blossoms. \ Ono of the prettiest and newest fancies this winter consists of a quaint and beauti fully made opera hood , or cnp , rather a gcnulno Normandy model. It Is not the familiar peasant style , with its iiugo Alsatian bow at the top , but the style worn exclusively by the Normandy'women. The cap consists of a very full-gathered crown , shaped to stand moderately high at the top in front , Affording tufllclent room for the towering pompadour , Josephine , or other fashionable style of coiffure. The front of the cap Is broad and short a uiero wldo bond , laid flat over the hair 'above the fore head , and reaching only from oar to oar. , This has a rever of plain silk or satin , which turns back from the face , almost covering the I flat band which joints the full crown.'Long , rather broad strings' of hemmed chiffon or mouEsrliuo do solo are added , and these are carried round the neck to the back ; crossed , then brought forward and knotted loosely under the chin. Feminine 1'ernoiials. Mrs. Phoebe Hearst has purchased Prosper d'Eplnay's marble bust of Jeanne d'Aro , and will present it to the Washington museum. It Is pronounced a very fine plcco of work. An Insurance company of WarsawRus sian Poland , has discharged all the mala agents and solicitors , appointing women in their stead , since it appeared that women make much bolter agents than men. Mrs. Mary Mnpoe Dodge , editor of St. Nicholas , who has just recovered from .a severe Illness , sailed for Europe recently by advice of her physician. Mrs. Dodge In tends to spend the winter In Egypt and Italy. Mrs. Ada L. Hanford , daughter of District Judge Hanford of Seattle , has been placed at the head of the movement among citizens of tbo state of Washington to purchase a sultablo testimonial for the battleship Olymplo. Mica Florence Caldwell a daughter of United States Judge Cnldwcll of Cleveland , was graduated as a civil engineer last June from the Colorado Stat * School of Mines at Golden , and now she Is about to marry another civil engineer whom aho met la Colorado. Miss Marguerite de Casslnl , the beautiful prandnleco and adopted daughter of Count do Casslnl. the Russian ambassador at Washington , though barely 17 years old , la ono of the most interesting personage's at the capital. Her parents died when she was 4 years old , and she has since been her graundunclo's petted darlingTo youth , beauty and great wealth , she odds natural talent of a hlch order and a most lovable disposition. The widow of President Darrlos of Guate mala will make her home In New York. She has saved a fortune estimated-at $500- 000 out of her husband's estate , a fortune which ho amassed In the four years of his presidency. She Is an Au'erlcnn woman , born In New Orleans , nnd Barilos met and married her in New York. Mme. .Barrios has all her valuable diamonds.tcd | Up in the custom house and ungallant Uncle Gam In sists on a heavy duty on them because-they nero bought abroad. The Jewels are valued at $100,000 , on which the duty will be $60,000. Charles Dudley Warner has written a , long letter to the directors of the Hartford hos pital approving a plan to erect a building to cost $35,000 fir the special use of trained nursea , of whom forty-nv * are on duty with that Institution. Mr. Warner Bays scientific nursing Is attracting some of the best women of the country , but he adds that , In the ac commodations provided at the hospitals , "they have been called upon to endure un necessary privations in entering upon the noble profession. " Ho believes the citizens of Hartford will furnish the funds for the desired building. Mrs. Theodore Roosevelt , as wlfo of th * governor , will preside over the" executive mansion at Albany for the next two years. She was born Miss Carow. She was an In timate friend of Mr , Roosevelt's first wife. She Is In her thirties. She Is of medium height , with fair complexlcf ) , dark eyes and Iwlr and possesses a remarkable chirm of manner. The governor-prospective has no moro fervent champion than his accom plished wlfo , who Is a firm believer In her husband's talents and unlimited ability. Mrs. Roosevelt Is unquestionably the great est spur to her husband In his public career and Is perhaps moro ambitious for him than ho IB for himself.